2nd 2257 audit

gonzo · 07-28-2006

BETHLEHEM, Penn. - Amateur gay content producer Sebastian Sloane Productions was the target of the second reported 18 U.S.C. §2257 investigation this morning, according to owner JJ Ruch.

Reportedly one of 16 regional federal units saddled with investigating adult content producers, the agents showed up on Ruch’s doorstep at approximately 8 a.m. EST, went through his model release documents, his computers, video cameras, masters and even searched his kitchen and living room.

“They told me [the FBI is] conducting an investigation of all producers who produce any kind of pornographic material and they plan to finish this by December. They also said they’ve spent two years gathering up information on adult web sites… done Whois searches, and have picked up information by going to [VOD sites] to figure out who is producing videos,” Ruch told AVN.com.

Federal agents visited the Chatsworth, California offices of Diabolic Video on Monday to check their 2257 records.
Like Diabolic Ruch was told he passed the inspection, but we was still a bit shaken.

He reportedly received a phone call yesterday from the FBI stating that investigators would arrive at 8 a.m. on August 1 to inspect his records. So it came as a surprise when they knocked on his door this morning.
“I was a complete nervous wreck… They were just taking pictures of my model contracts and model IDs. They had a machine that they put the model ID information in and it tells them whether the model is under 18 or not. I don’t film models unless they look over the age of 21 anyway just for that reason,” he said.

“I do everything by the books just for this reason.”
Sebastian Sloane Productions primarily shoots videos and stills, but also has online content on SebastianSloaneProductions.com. Some of that content is produced by other companies, and falls under the secondary producer stipulation in the 2257 regulations.

“Not all of the [content] is mine. Some of it is affiliated content from programs like TopBucks that I use to promote them,” Ruch said.
“They saw content that didn’t match the photo IDs and they wanted to know what that was, so I explained to them that other companies have released content to me to promote them, so they wanted to see the producer content releases.”

The investigators that visited Sebastian Sloane Productions this morning are currently moving through Pennsylvania, Ruch informed AVN.com.

Sebastian Sloane Productions is not a member of the Free Speech Coalition.

TheEnforcer · 07-28-2006

Looks like it's well under way.

Hammer · 07-28-2006

Glad to see he passed. I also find it interesting that he was prenotified. Kind of makes the whole rule about being at the place of business at least 20 hours a week a bit stupid. I always said that I can't see a busy FBI agent just showing up at your place of business to conduct an investigation without making sure you'll be there. Even if you are at your office 20 to 40 hours a week, there are bound to be times that you aren't there like.... oh, I don't know.... lunch?

JoesHO · 07-28-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Glad to see he passed. I also find it interesting that he was prenotified. Kind of makes the whole rule about being at the place of business at least 20 hours a week a bit stupid. I always said that I can't see a busy FBI agent just showing up at your place of business to conduct an investigation without making sure you'll be there. Even if you are at your office 20 to 40 hours a week, there are bound to be times that you aren't there like.... oh, I don't know.... lunch?

You get lunch breaks?

Damn I need a new boss

helix · 07-28-2006

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You get lunch breaks?

Damn I need a new boss

pssssst ( you are the boss, remember?)

sheesh

Hammer · 07-28-2006

Knowing Joe, I find it exceedingly difficult to imagine him missing any lunches.

JoesHO · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Knowing Joe, I find it exceedingly difficult to imagine him missing any lunches.

we been awful busy lately LOL

hey let have a chat and catch up a little in florida, I would also like to introduce you to Earl, maybe we can do a podcast or something ????

Hammer · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by JoesHO

we been awful busy lately LOL

hey let have a chat and catch up a little in florida, I would also like to introduce you to Earl, maybe we can do a podcast or something ????

That sounds good Joe. I know you'll be busy and so will I but let's try to brainstorm a little because I've got a lot of good ideas for the show. A podcast with Earl would be great.

Just one of the things I'm planning on doing on my show is getting a tattoo and videotaping it.

JoesHO · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

That sounds good Joe. I know you'll be busy and so will I but let's try to brainstorm a little because I've got a lot of good ideas for the show. A podcast with Earl would be great.

Just one of the things I'm planning on doing on my show is getting a tattoo and videotaping it.

right on, yeah we have a suite so we will be using it for meetings mostly so I am not bombarded with interuptions on the floor from people jsut there on a vacation. Or seeing the same old morons that are there to chase pussy at every show.

I am not there to sign autographs for the fans this year LOL

But we will be sure to have everything a person needs in the suite so you do not feel like you are missing anything downstairs

Hammer · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by JoesHO

we will be sure to have everything a person needs in the suite so you do not feel like you are missing anything downstairs

Well, since I'll be chasing pussy downstairs, as long as you have that in the suite it will save me some time.

JoesHO · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Well, since I'll be chasing pussy downstairs, as long as you have that in the suite it will save me some time.

Have I ever let you down ?

Hammer · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by JoesHO

Have I ever let you down ?

Well, there was that one time with the hot chick in your hotel room and then it turned out that her husband was sitting next to me.

gonzo · 07-29-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Well, there was that one time with the hot chick in your hotel room and then it turned out that her husband was sitting next to me.

Show her your tattoo.

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gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	2nd 2257 audit BETHLEHEM, Penn. - Amateur gay content producer Sebastian Sloane Productions was the target of the second reported 18 U.S.C. §2257 investigation this morning, according to owner JJ Ruch. Reportedly one of 16 regional federal units saddled with investigating adult content producers, the agents showed up on Ruch’s doorstep at approximately 8 a.m. EST, went through his model release documents, his computers, video cameras, masters and even searched his kitchen and living room. “They told me [the FBI is] conducting an investigation of all producers who produce any kind of pornographic material and they plan to finish this by December. They also said they’ve spent two years gathering up information on adult web sites… done Whois searches, and have picked up information by going to [VOD sites] to figure out who is producing videos,” Ruch told AVN.com. Federal agents visited the Chatsworth, California offices of Diabolic Video on Monday to check their 2257 records. Like Diabolic Ruch was told he passed the inspection, but we was still a bit shaken. He reportedly received a phone call yesterday from the FBI stating that investigators would arrive at 8 a.m. on August 1 to inspect his records. So it came as a surprise when they knocked on his door this morning. “I was a complete nervous wreck… They were just taking pictures of my model contracts and model IDs. They had a machine that they put the model ID information in and it tells them whether the model is under 18 or not. I don’t film models unless they look over the age of 21 anyway just for that reason,” he said. “I do everything by the books just for this reason.” Sebastian Sloane Productions primarily shoots videos and stills, but also has online content on SebastianSloaneProductions.com. Some of that content is produced by other companies, and falls under the secondary producer stipulation in the 2257 regulations. “Not all of the [content] is mine. Some of it is affiliated content from programs like TopBucks that I use to promote them,” Ruch said. “They saw content that didn’t match the photo IDs and they wanted to know what that was, so I explained to them that other companies have released content to me to promote them, so they wanted to see the producer content releases.” The investigators that visited Sebastian Sloane Productions this morning are currently moving through Pennsylvania, Ruch informed AVN.com. Sebastian Sloane Productions is not a member of the Free Speech Coalition. __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

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Hammer Master of My Domains Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,701	Re: 2nd 2257 audit Knowing Joe, I find it exceedingly difficult to imagine him missing any lunches. __________________ Porn Site Pros - Custom Website Design, Turnkey Webcam and Pay Sites, SEO, and Consulting